The piece, which will have its world premiere as part of Sampling the Myth on 5 September, combines contemporary and classical Indian dance.

‘I'm working with five classically trained Royal Ballet dancers. I’ve not trained in ballet and so I want to find a language between these two forms of dance,’ says Aakash. ‘It’s a bit like a confluence where two opposite cultures come together to create something ritualistic and primal that people can understand instinctively.’

‘Collaborating with Chris Ofili is an integral part of the overall aesthetic of the evening,’ says Aakash. ‘There is an interesting part in Prometheus about the first man made of clay, and so the idea of having a substance on you and why it is relevant is interesting to explore. He has also been giving me ideas to enhance choreographic process.’